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What We Can Learn from a Vacation in Nature
BlackBack Handwriting · October 31, 2026
Sometimes, the best vacation is one that takes us away from our everyday routines and allows us to reconnect with nature and reclaim ourselves. I am typically a very scheduled person, but my recent… -
Room to Create: Art for Homeschool Families and Co-ops
The Art Experience · October 30, 2026
Some children approach a blank page with a plan. Others need time to explore the materials, watch someone else, or try a few things before they begin. At The Art Experience in Pontiac, there’s room… -
A Week with the Robins: Inside Our Youngest Class at Roseville Community School
Roseville Community School · October 30, 2026
Parents touring Roseville Community School often ask, “But what do the kids actually do all day?” The best answer is to show you. So here’s a look at a recent week with the Robins, our youngest… -
WEEK 4 Provide Regular & Constructive Feedback
Classroom Ready Ent. Inc. · October 30, 2026
A NOTE FROM US A red pen can feel intimidating, but clear, purposeful feedback is one of the kindest gifts an educator can offer. When learners only receive vague praise like "good job" or isolated… -
Beyond the Books: Why Dance Is the Perfect Addition to Your Homeschool Curriculum
Dance Arts Academy · October 30, 2026
One of the greatest benefits of homeschooling is the freedom to create an educational experience that fits your child's unique needs, interests, and learning style. From hands-on science experiments… -
Homeschool with AMOA
Anderson Museum of Art · October 30, 2026
Anderson Museum of Art is a 501 (c) 3 and is ready to serve you and your family with your arts education needs. Our small, but responsive, staff has a longstanding dedication to the arts and… -
Speed & Agilty for all Athletes
Geaux Play Sports Training & Fitness · October 30, 2026
Faster. Stronger. More Explosive. Why Speed & Agility Training Matters for Every Athlete! Want to take your athletic performance to the next level? It starts with what you do off the field! Whethe… -
Indiana School Choice in Plain English: Which Programs a Homeschool Family Can Actually Use
My Learning Source · October 30, 2026
Indiana has a universal voucher, tax-credit scholarships, a special-needs ESA, a career account for teens and a,000 tax deduction. Most of that money is built for private schools. Here's each…,000 per home-educated student, capped at $4,000 per family, through a ClassWallet account you spend with approved…- New Hampshire Education Freedom Accounts in Plain English: What an EFA Is and How It Works
My Learning Source · October 30, 2026
An Education Freedom Account moves a child's state adequacy grant into an account a parent spends on tutoring, curriculum, classes and therapies. Here's who runs it, who can get one now that the…- Alabama's CHOOSE Act in Plain English: What the ESA Is, Who Runs It and What It Pays Homeschoolers
My Learning Source · October 30, 2026
The CHOOSE Act is Alabama's education savings account. For 2026–27 it pays - New Hampshire Education Freedom Accounts in Plain English: What an EFA Is and How It Works
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Why Michigan Has No ESA, Voucher or Tax-Credit Scholarship: The Constitution and the 2021 Vetoes
My Learning Source · October 30, 2026
Families moving to Michigan from states with education savings accounts often ask where Michigan's version is. There isn't one. Here is the plain-English reason: the 1970 amendment to Article VIII,… -
Why Mississippi Has No ESA for Homeschoolers: The Three Special-Needs Programs in Plain English
My Learning Source · October 30, 2026
Mississippi does have an Education Scholarship Account, plus a Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship and the Nate Rogers Speech-Language Therapy Scholarship. All three are for students with disabilities, and… -
WEEK 3 Teach Effective Study & Organizational Skills
Classroom Ready Ent. Inc. · October 30, 2026
A NOTE FROM US Frequently, what appears to be "math difficulty" is really executive function overload. When backpacks are chaotic, worksheets go missing, and study sessions happen in last-minute… -
Brick Math FREE Lesson on Basic Fractions
Brick Math · October 29, 2026
Brick Math is a fun and very effective way for K-8th grade students to learn math, using lego-type bricks to model the math. Students develop true understanding of math, not rote memorization. The… -
Enrolling students now for November!
Magnolia Driving Academy · October 29, 2026
This is the complete course for a new driver, built to exactly the hours Mississippi requires. The 30-hour course is online, so the student works through the rules of the road, defensive driving,… -
Talking to Your Son About His Body
Harvest USA · October 29, 2026
Written by Stephen Moss Dad, your teenage son’s body is telling a story. It’s not the kind of story that plays out on a stage or soccer field. I don’t mean his actions, words, or thoughts. I’m… -
A New Learning Hub Is Coming to Southern Utah: Inside Custom Class’s Plans for a New Community Education Building
Desert Blossom Homeschool Resource Center · October 29, 2026
ST. GEORGE, Utah — What could a 70,000-square-foot educational facility mean for homeschool families in Southern Utah? Desert Blossom Homeschool Resource Center recently met with Cory Henwood, CEO of… -
Homeschool Music Classes in Oakland County!
Red Piano Music Studio · October 29, 2026
Looking to add something creative to your homeschool routine? Music is a great way to bring hands-on learning, creativity, and a little extra fun into your week! At Red Piano Music Studio , our… -
Can Idaho Homeschoolers Use the Parental Choice Tax Credit? Yes, With Three Big Limits
My Learning Source · October 29, 2026
Idaho's Parental Choice Tax Credit is open to homeschool families, which is not true of every state's school choice program. But you can't pay yourself for teaching, your instruction has to cover… -
Allotment or Independence? What Alaska Families Trade When They Join a Correspondence Program
My Learning Source · October 29, 2026
In Alaska, only students enrolled in a public correspondence program get an allotment. Independent homeschoolers keep full control and file nothing, but get no state money. Here is exactly what each… -
Filing California's Private School Affidavit, Step by Step: Dates, Questions and What It Doesn't Do
My Learning Source · October 29, 2026
The Private School Affidavit is how a California parent registers a home-based private school. The legal filing period is October 1 to 15, but CDE's online system is open August 1 through June 30 for… -
Homeschool Option or ESTF? Two Legal Ways to Teach at Home in South Carolina, and Why Not Both
My Learning Source · October 29, 2026
South Carolina families homeschooling under Option 1, 2 or 3 can't use the Education Scholarship Trust Fund. But a family can leave its option and teach at home under the ESTF agreement, which itself… -
North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship Award Tiers for 2026-27: How Household Income Sets the Amount
My Learning Source · October 29, 2026
For 2026-27, North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship pays up to $7,942, $7,148, $4,766 or $3,574 per student depending on 2025 household income and household size. Here is how the four tiers are… -
Tennessee's ESA Pilot for Memphis, Nashville and Chattanooga Families: 2026-27 Amounts and Rules
My Learning Source · October 29, 2026
Tennessee's Education Savings Account pilot serves lower-income students zoned to Memphis-Shelby County, Metro Nashville or Hamilton County schools, or a former Achievement School District school.… -
How Much Is the Hope Scholarship in 2026-27, and Why Do Later Applicants Get Less?
My Learning Source · October 29, 2026
The full 2026-27 Hope Scholarship award is $5,435.62, paid in four quarterly deposits. Families who apply after June 15 receive 75, 50 or 25 percent of that amount for their first year. Here is how… -
Who Qualifies for Wyoming's Steamboat Legacy Scholarship in 2026-27: Age, Residency and Income Rules
My Learning Source · October 29, 2026
For kindergarten through grade 12, Wyoming's Steamboat Legacy Scholarship has no income limit: a resident child who has not graduated and is not enrolled in public school can qualify. Pre-K is… -
LA GATOR and Louisiana Homeschooling: Why Home Study Students Can't Join and What Home-Based Education Means
My Learning Source · October 29, 2026
Louisiana's LA GATOR law bars students in BESE-approved home study or a nonpublic school not seeking state approval from participating at the same time. Families who want the money can choose the… -
Get Them Off the Screen: Why Real-World Experiences Still Matter
Xogos Gaming · October 29, 2026
The Computer I Worked Hard to Buy When I was 15 years old, I bought my family our first desktop computer. That purchase represented a lot of newspapers delivered in the dark of morning and again in… -
Welcome to Legacy Cheer Athletics!
Legacy Cheer Athletics · October 28, 2026
Welcome to Legacy Athletics: Where Homeschoolers Can Learn, Grow & Shine! Looking for a fun, active, and engaging way to incorporate physical education into your homeschool routine? Legacy Athleti… -
Homeschool Days at ITAVA Imagination Station: Learning Through Play
ITAVA Imagination Station · October 28, 2026
Looking for a fun, hands-on learning experience for your homeschool family? At ITAVA Imagination Station in Garden City, Michigan , learning goes beyond the classroom! Our indoor and outdoor play… -
Fulfilling Your Florida PEP Annual Assessment Requirement Without the Stress: Why Performance Series Works for Homeschool Families
Thrive Academics · October 28, 2026
For Florida families participating in the Personalized Education Program (PEP) through Step Up for Students, choice is everything. You have the freedom to design custom curriculum paths, leverage… -
Individualized online assessments and interactive lessons in reading and math
Let's Go Learn · October 28, 2026
At Let’s Go Learn, we’ve been proudly supporting homeschool families and independent learners since 2001. Long before educational savings accounts (ESAs) and school voucher programs became… -
Put Away the Worksheet: 25 Hands-On History Activities You Can Do at Home - Part 2
Historical Conquest LLC · October 28, 2026
History Was Never Meant to Be Boring I have a confession that surprises people when they learn what I do for a living: I graduated from high school hating history. Yes, the person who eventually… -
Painting Pottery & Clay Handbuilding
Harley's Pottery Painting Studio · October 27, 2026
🎨 Looking for hands-on, creative art classes covered by your EFA funds? At Harley’s Pottery Painting Studio in Fort Smith, we offer fantastic artistic experiences for kids! Whether they want to dive… -
“Why is this still so hard?” What Ongoing Struggles Mean for Your Homeschool Journey
LearningRx · October 27, 2026
If you’re homeschooling, you already know that some skills come easily… and others feel like you’re pushing a boulder uphill. Homeschool struggles often zero in on fundamental things: Spelling.… -
Do we teach handwriting anymore?
Handwriting Success with Getty-Dubay™ Italic · October 27, 2026
New Online Resource Reveals Where Handwriting Instruction Is Required Contrary to the common perception that handwriting has vanished from American classrooms, most U.S. states require handwriting… -
Elevating Your Online Education at Centric Learning Academy
Centric Learning · October 26, 2026
Centric Learning empowers students to learn at the speed of life Navigating the dynamic landscape of online educatio n demands careful consideration in selecting the platform that aligns with your… -
🎸 Music Practice Success--Every Time!! 🎶
Notelife · October 26, 2026
WHAT IS THE 3-MINUTE RULE? Simple: On your busiest days—I’m talking about those days stuffed with events, homework, deadlines or whatever else—even on these days, practice for at least 3 minutes. The… -
Fun Hands On Tiling Math
Marcy Cook Math · October 26, 2026
Marcy Cook math materials have been used by thousands of students in the USA and many foreign countries. Marcy taught elementary and middle school for a number of years and developed hands on… -
Math Doesn’t Have to Be Scary: Why Mathnasium Should Be Your First Stop, Not Your Last Hope
Mathnasium of Greenville Five Forks · October 26, 2026
For many families, math can become a source of stress, frustration, and worry. Maybe homework ends in tears. Maybe test scores aren’t improving despite hours of studying. Or maybe your child has… -
What Happens in Your First Therapy Session? (And Why It Isn't as Scary as You Think)
Dwell Christian Therapy · October 26, 2026
Starting therapy can feel like standing at the edge of something completely unfamiliar. If you’ve never been to therapy, and no one in your family has either (maybe they’re even judging you for… -
Renewals and the Portfolio: What to Keep All Year So May 31 Isn't a Scramble
My Learning Source · October 26, 2026
Portfolio and assessment documentation for Utah Fits All renewal is due May 31. Families who start in May are recreating a year they already lived. Here is a keep-as-you-go system that costs ten… -
ClassWallet Survival Guide for Arkansas EFA Families: Pay, Buy, Get Reimbursed
My Learning Source · October 26, 2026
Arkansas EFA money lives in ClassWallet. You can link to a microschool or private school that invoices you, pay vendors directly, or request reimbursement. Reimbursements need proof showing the date,… -
How to Vet a Vendor and Buy Smart on the TEFA Marketplace
My Learning Source · October 26, 2026
The TEFA Marketplace opened July 1, 2026, and Texas families can now spend their accounts directly with participating schools, providers and vendors. Being on the Marketplace doesn't make a vendor… -
Homeschoolers Can Now Try Out Anywhere in the County: Florida's New Extracurricular Law
My Learning Source · October 26, 2026
As of July 1, 2026, a Florida home education or PEP student may participate in extracurricular activities at any public school in their district, not only the zoned school — a rewrite of the Craig… -
Tutoring vs. Homework Help:
MrTeach Homework Help & Tutoring · October 26, 2026
Tutoring vs. Homework Help Which Does My Child Need? If homework has become a nightly struggle in your home, you’re not alone. Many parents wonder whether their child needs tutoring or simply… -
Once upon a time, there was a little kid who loved to watch cartoons….
The Animation Course, LLC · October 25, 2026
Once upon a time, there was a little kid who loved to watch cartoons…. This story might sound familiar to you, or even like you are living it right now. But this story started about 35 years ago. I… -
Check out what's happening at the Ranch!
Healing Pastures Inc · October 25, 2026
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Hands-On STEAM Enrichment for Arkansas Homeschool Families: Learning Through Play with Preschool STEAM
Preschool STEAM · October 24, 2026
Homeschooling gives you the freedom to create learning experiences that fit your child. But choosing the right enrichment resources can feel overwhelming. You want your child to explore science,… -
Homeschool Physical Education
MetFix Boise · October 24, 2026
Your Homeschool Student is receiving Science (Anatomy, Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), and Math education; why not apply it all in the gym environment? Because the basis of our… -
How to Make a California Mission or School Project With Limited Time and Money
Paper Models Online · October 24, 2026
How to Make a California Mission or School Project With Limited Time and Money The assignment comes home, the deadline is approaching, and your child needs a California Mission model. You want… -
The Best Thing I Did as an Educator Was Get Out of the Way
Coherence Education · October 24, 2026
The Best Thing I Did as an Educator Was Get Out of the Way This past year I watched kids write musicals, launch businesses, and heal in weeks, not years. The only thing I changed was getting out of… -
How does a PE instructor teach art lessons for kids?
Studio Sprout LLC · October 24, 2026
When Emily Wittman was reassigned to teach art after seven years of teaching PE, she quickly found herself drowning in a sea of new standards and foreign materials. After using Studio Sprout for more… -
Put Away the Worksheet: 25 Hands-On History Activities You Can Do at Home – Part #1
Historical Conquest LLC · October 23, 2026
History Was Never Meant to Be Boring I have a confession that surprises people when they learn what I do for a living: I graduated from high school hating history. Yes, the person who eventually… -
One Plant a Week: A Simple Science Rhythm for Your K-5 Homeschool
Eden's Table · October 23, 2026
You do not need a lab, a microscope or a stack of textbooks to teach real science in the early grades. You need one plant, a few minutes each day and a reason to look closely. That is the idea behind… -
A "Hands-On" Course - Online?
The Bowman Prints · October 23, 2026
Equine Sciences and Stewardship of the Horse was written and illustrated by me, Bev Hill, a homeschool Mom for 18 years, now a Grandmother! I had an unsatiable hunger for knowledge of the horse when… -
More Than Just Riding: How Horsemanship Builds Leaders for Life
Evon Kurtz (Riding Lessons) · October 23, 2026
As parents, we are always looking for activities that don’t just keep our children busy, but actually help them grow into confident, capable adults. While learning to ride a horse is an incredible… -
Dad, I Need to Pick a Major!
New Aberdeen College · October 22, 2026
Dad, I can’t wait to go to college! But I need to decide on a major for this application. There are forty-two possible options at this school, and 138 at the other one. How do I pick just one? Have… -
You Don't Need to Be Good With Money to Teach Your Kids About It
The Awesome Stuff · October 22, 2026
We all want more. We just never ask why. Everything we teach kids about money is about how much. How much to save. How much to spend. How much to give. But somehow, it never feels like enough.… -
"Mom! I'm BORED"
Ascend Music Studios · October 22, 2026
“MOM, I’m bored!” This is no doubt a phrase parents hear over and over again. There are a billion and one things you have to do, and you could think of at least one hundred thousand things they could… -
Comic Crate® sparks a love of reading through comic books!
Comic Crate: Comic Book Subscription Box · October 22, 2026
Comics make reading easier and more fun. Pictures guide the story, build confidence, and keep kids engaged! Comic Crate is the only comic subscription box that allows you to choose the rating of the… -
Why Homeschool Families Choose Martial Arts
New Creation Wrestling & Jiu Jitsu · October 22, 2026
**Why Homeschool Families Choose Martial Arts** If you're homeschooling, you already know the hardest part isn't the academics. It's finding the right physical outlet — something structured, social,… -
What is Doughie?
Doughie · October 21, 2026
Learning Through Play: How Doughie Brings Hands-On Learning to Homeschool For many children, learning becomes more engaging when they can touch, create, build, and explore. Hands-on activities give… -
How Online Drum Lessons Help Kids Build Skills and Confidence
Egan Music Academy · October 21, 2026
By Rob Egan | Egan Music Academy Does your child love music? Have they ever wanted to learn how to play the drums? Learning drums is about more than playing music. It helps kids build confidence,… -
Baking as a Homeschool Lesson: What Kids Can Learn at Every Age
The Crumble Crate LLC · October 20, 2026
Ask a seven-year-old to double a cookie recipe and you have a fractions lesson they will actually sit through. There's a bowl in front of them, a measuring cup in their hand, and a real reason to get… -
Idaho's Parental Choice Tax Credit in Plain English: Who Qualifies, What It Pays and How It Works
My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
Idaho doesn't hand out vouchers or education savings accounts. It pays parents back through a refundable state income tax credit: up to $5,000 per child for the 2026 tax year, or $7,500 for a child… -
Alaska Correspondence Allotments in Plain English: What They Are, Who Gets Them and How They Work
My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
Alaska has no voucher, ESA or tax-credit scholarship. What it has is the correspondence study program: public school at home, run by a district, with a yearly student allotment for curriculum,… -
California's Four Legal Ways to Homeschool, Compared: Affidavit, PSP, Credentialed Tutor or Charter
My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
California has no ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship. What it has is four legal routes to teaching at home: filing the Private School Affidavit, joining a private school satellite program, using… -
South Carolina's Education Scholarship Trust Fund in Plain English: Who Qualifies, What It Pays, How It Works
My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
The Education Scholarship Trust Fund is South Carolina's education savings account. For 2026-27 it is worth $7,634 per student, it is capped at 15,000 students, and it is full. Here is who qualifies… -
Why Tennessee Independent and Umbrella Homeschoolers Can't Use the EFS or the ESA Pilot
My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
Tennessee's Education Freedom Scholarship and Education Savings Account pilot both require enrollment in a Category I, II or III private school. The EFS law goes further and defines eligible students… -
North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship in Plain English: Who Qualifies, What It Pays and How It Works
My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
The Opportunity Scholarship is North Carolina's statewide private school scholarship. Any K-12 student can apply, there is no income cap, and for 2026-27 awards run from up to $3,574 to up to $7,942… -
Hope Scholarship Goes Universal in 2026-27: How the Five Percent Rule Opened It to Homeschoolers
My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
Until this year, most West Virginia homeschoolers and private school students could not get a Hope Scholarship because the law required recent public school enrollment. A five percent participation… -
Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Money: $7,000 a Year, Paid Quarterly, and What That Means for Your Budget
My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
Wyoming's Steamboat Legacy Scholarship lists $7,000 per student for 2026-27, deposited in four quarterly installments. Here is when the money lands, why you never touch it as cash, what happened to… -
Why Most Georgia Homeschoolers Can't Get the Promise Scholarship, and Who Can
My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
The Georgia Promise Scholarship can pay for home study, but it is built for students leaving public school. If your child has been home educated all along, you almost certainly do not qualify. Here… -
Who Qualifies for LA GATOR in 2026-27: Eligibility, Funding Priority and How the Waitlist Works
My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
Eligible does not mean funded. LA GATOR has four eligibility paths for 2026-27, a four-step priority order when money runs short, application timestamps that break ties, and a waitlist that can pay… -
EFA Testing for Arkansas Homeschoolers: Who Tests, Which Tests, and When
My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
Homeschooled Arkansas EFA students in grades K–10 had to take an approved reading and math test between March 1 and June 30, 2026 to keep eligibility for 2026–27. Here is what counts, how to pay for… -
Marketplace or Reimbursement? How to Spend Utah Fits All Money Without Losing It
My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
Buy inside the Odyssey Marketplace and the program pays the vendor directly. Buy outside and you front the cash, submit an itemized receipt plus proof of payment, and live with the 10% comparison… -
Using TEFA for a Child With an IEP or Therapy Needs: A Texas Playbook
My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
For Texas families raising a child with a disability, TEFA puts them at the front of the priority line and allows spending on educational therapies not covered by benefits like Medicaid. Here's how… -
Three New Rules for 2026–27: Quarterly Attestation, the Renewal Definition, and the Reimbursement Deadline
My Learning Source · October 19, 2026
Step Up quietly changed how a scholarship year works. Every scholarship family now confirms each quarter that their child is not in public school, a renewal student is defined by Quarter 4 funding,… -
When Your Dyslexic Daughter Starts Teaching Her Sister to Read
BuddyBooks by ObjectiveEd · October 18, 2026
A mom in Springtown, Texas is a former special education teacher. She spent her career supporting students with learning differences. She knows what the research says, what good intervention looks… -
Homeschooling in the Fall: A Need-to-Know Guide of Essentials
My Homeschool Expert™ · October 18, 2026
Homeschooling in the Fall: A Need-to-Know Guide of Essentials Fall is one of the best seasons for homeschooling. The weather is comfortable, local attractions offer seasonal programs, and families… -
Academic & Enrichment Classes, ages Pre-K to HS - Still Enrolling (26-27 School Year)
The Rock Enrichment Academy · October 17, 2026
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Can My Child With Dyslexia Have a Successful Career?
Redwood Literacy · October 17, 2026
Yes. Your child with dyslexia can have a successful career. They are going to be okay if they get the support and the skills they need to find their version of success. I say that as someone who has… -
A New Way to See: Photography for Your Homeschool Day
100cameras · October 16, 2026
A favorite corner of the backyard. Light falling across the kitchen table. An object that holds a special memory. For a young person with a camera, everyday moments can become opportunities to… -
Your Child Isn’t Falling Behind as a Person: They May Just Need a Different Way to Learn
JValenciaACTS · October 15, 2026
By J. Valencia Cross | JValenciaACTS Educational Solutions & Student Academic Success Services Have you ever sat beside your child during a homeschool lesson, explained something three different w… -
Week 2 - Embrace Mistakes as Learning Opportunities
Classroom Ready Ent. Inc. · October 15, 2026
A NOTE FROM US Guiding learners through math often means easing the quiet dread that freezes a pencil over blank paper. The fear of being wrong holds back more young thinkers than any complex formula… -
A Guide on the Math Journey
Koepp Education Group LLC · October 14, 2026
It's mid-October 2026, and being brand new to MyLearningSource I suppose an introductory blog is in order. I'm Warren Koepp, and together with my wife of nearly 40 years we've started Koepp Education… -
GIVE RUGBY A TRY!
Barbarians Rugby Club · October 14, 2026
Come out and Give Rugby a Try! New and returning players are welcome, and no experience is needed! Come out for a fun introduction to rugby, meet the coaches and teams, and get to know the… -
Is online education really worth it?
BE Education · October 13, 2026
Absolutely! Not only is it worth it, it is also an even better value for your money than in person classes for many reasons. Here are our top 10 reasons why online education is the best! Best… -
Clueless Homeschoolers
GraceHaven Academy · October 13, 2026
The call came to my wife: come pick up our son, he’s hurt. By the time the X-rays came back we knew it was a compound fracture. He was six. I was working on the other side of town and couldn’t get… -
Why Games Teach Failure Better Than Almost Anything Else
Xogos Gaming · October 12, 2026
How Homeschool Parents Can Turn Mistakes Into Confidence, Resilience, and a Love of Learning Why Is Losing a Game Fun, but Failing a Test Terrifying? Have you ever watched your child play a video… -
Tennessee's Education Freedom Scholarship in Plain English: Who Qualifies, What It Pays and How It Works
My Learning Source · October 12, 2026
The Education Freedom Scholarship is Tennessee's statewide private school scholarship. For 2026-27 it is worth $7,530, there are 35,000 seats after a 2026 expansion, and the money must go first to… -
West Virginia's Hope Scholarship in Plain English: What It Is, Who Runs It and What It Pays
My Learning Source · October 12, 2026
The Hope Scholarship is West Virginia's education savings account. For 2026-27 it is open to every K-12 student who is eligible to enroll in a public school, the full award is $5,435.62, and the… -
Wyoming's Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Explained: The Law, Who Runs It and Where It Stands
My Learning Source · October 12, 2026
The Steamboat Legacy Scholarship is Wyoming's education savings account program: $7,000 a year for K-12 students who are not enrolled in public school. Here is the law behind it, which agency… -
The LA GATOR Scholarship in Plain English: Louisiana's Education Account, Who Runs It and What It Pays
My Learning Source · October 12, 2026
LA GATOR is Louisiana's education scholarship account program. It was created by Act 1 of 2024, is run by the Louisiana Department of Education with Odyssey as the platform, and pays $5,243, $7,626… -
The Calendar That Decides Your Year: Utah Fits All Deadlines You Cannot Miss
My Learning Source · October 12, 2026
March 1, April 1, May 1, May 31. Four dates in Utah statute decide whether your family gets a Utah Fits All award, keeps one, or waits a year. Awards for 2026-27 went out June 16 and funds released… -
Arkansas EFA: You Must Apply or Renew Every Year. Don't Miss the Window
My Learning Source · October 12, 2026
Arkansas Education Freedom Accounts do not roll forward on autopilot. Families must apply or renew every year for every participating student through FACTS. The 2026–27 window ran March 9 to June 1,… -
The Georgia Promise Scholarship in Plain English: $6,500, Who Gets It, How It Works
My Learning Source · October 12, 2026
The Georgia Promise Scholarship puts up to $6,500 a year into an account for eligible students who leave public school for a private school or home study. Here is who qualifies, how the money moves,… -
TEFA Lottery and Priority Tiers: How to Get in Line for 2027–28
My Learning Source · October 12, 2026
2026–27 TEFA applications are closed, but the 2027–28 interest list is open. If applications outnumber funding, a lottery decides who gets in, and priority tiers decide who goes first. Here's how the… -
Occupational Therapy Doesn’t Stop When the Session Ends: Why Daily Practice Matters
BlackBack Handwriting · October 12, 2026
As parents, we all want our children to succeed and become as independent as possible. Whether a child is learning to hold a pencil, get dressed, use utensils, improve hand strength, or manage… -
What Does Virtual Dyslexia/Literacy Intervention Look Like?
Ember and Ivy Literacy · October 10, 2026
For parents who are considering intervention but haven’t started yet, one of the most common hesitations is not knowing what to expect. What does a session actually look like? What is the child doing… -
WEEK 1 - Establish a Growth Mindset
Classroom Ready Ent. Inc. · October 9, 2026
A NOTE FROM US AT CLASSROOM READY We have all heard a learner sigh and say, "I'm just not a math person." That simple phrase can stop a student from even trying. But nobody is born with an innate… -
Turn Your Kitchen Into a Science Laboratory
Xogos Gaming · October 8, 2026
How Homeschool Families Can Turn Everyday Cooking Into Exciting Science Lessons The Best Science Laboratory Might Already Be in Your Home What if I told you that one of the best places to teach your… -
Hiring a Tutor or Therapist With Scholarship Funds: Who Qualifies as a Provider in Florida
My Learning Source · October 7, 2026
The scholarship will pay for a tutor or a therapist — but not just any tutor or therapist. The credential rules differ by program, the provider must be set up the right way, and a session paid to the… -
What Utah Fits All Money Can and Can't Buy: The Caps That Trip Families Up
My Learning Source · October 7, 2026
Extracurriculars and PE are each capped at 20% of your award. Devices max out at,500 each. Transportation stops at $750 a year. And you cannot pay yourself to teach your own child. Here is the cap…,000: A TEFA Game Plan for Texas Homeschoolers- What TEFA Money Can and Can't Buy: Tech Caps, Family Rules and Rollover
My Learning Source · October 7, 2026
Texas Education Freedom Accounts come with an approved-expense list and a few hard limits every homeschool family needs to know: a 10% cap on computer hardware and software, no paying family members,…- Arkansas Homeschool Notice of Intent: June 1, August 15, and Where EFA Fits
My Learning Source · October 7, 2026
Every Arkansas homeschool family files a Notice of Intent every academic year. Filing opens June 1, the deadline is August 15, and after that a child leaving public school faces a five-school-day…- Teach It to Learn It: Why Your Child Should Become the Teacher
Historical Conquest LLC · October 6, 2026
Want Your Child to Remember It? Make Them Explain It Here is a simple question every homeschooling parent should consider: after your child finishes a lesson, who does most of the talking—you or your…- Math Without Tears: What to Do When Your Child Says, “I’m Bad at Math”
Totally Medieval · October 5, 2026
“I’m bad at math.” It is a phrase many of us homeschooling parents and educators have heard, but we should be careful about accepting it as fact. A child who struggles with math learning, homework or…- Why Kids Need Free Time
BlackBack Handwriting · October 3, 2026
Somewhere along the way, childhood became very full. Kids’ schedules are squeezed full of school, homework. sports. classes and therapy. And without meaning to, we have squeezed out one of the most…- Squeezing Real Value Out of
My Learning Source · October 2, 2026
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